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TripAdviso­r rates best cafes in town for breakfast

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IF YOU have visitors here for the school holidays there are a number of great places to take them for breakfast.

According to global travel site TripAdviso­r, the number one cafe for breakfast is Ground Up Espresso Bar with a 4.5 star rating.

Cafe 63 comes in at second place and Park House Cafe takes out third.

Here is a list of the top seven places for breakfast this weekend, as rated by TripAdviso­r. 1. Ground Up Espresso Bar

THE rustic cafe offers delicious coffee in a trendy laneway venue surrounded by street art with outdoor seating.

It offers smashed avocado, eggs on toast and if customers are after something more simple, porridge is on the menu.

Fae M said: “We ate breakfast here two mornings in a row. The porridge (that came with spiced sugar and apple slivers) was absolutely excellent. Great coffee.” Location: Searles Walk, 501 Ruthven St 2. Cafe 63

CAFE 63’s legendary breakfasts are so mouth-watering they steal the thunder from its delicious lunches and dinners.

The cafe is known for its great value, with most items on the menu less than $20.

Sharyn C said: “My family and I go to Cafe 63 regularly and it never disappoint­s. Great value and great menu selection, so much to choose from. Love this place.” Location: Eastville, 11 Herries St 3. Park House Cafe

PARK House Cafe has a mixture of shaded, leafy terrace tables or an airy dining space with exposed rafters - it is the perfect place for any breakfast occasion.

It is a long-standing Toowoomba venue, with the cafe using fresh ingredient­s.

Lynette L said: “We had a wonderful, filling breakfast at Park House Cafe on Sunday morning. Nice and early. Very tasty coffee. Most enjoyable event.”

Location: 92 Margaret St 4. Little Seed by Firefly

LITTLE Seed by Firefly is a food-conscious venue that has a fully vegan menu.

Breakfast dishes include smoothie bowls, granola and buckwheat pancakes.

Suzanne F said: “We came here with our daughter and son-in-law for breakfast. My husband and I are not vegan

or vegetarian. The food was absolutely beautiful.” Location: 100 Russell St 5. Picnic Point Cafe

PICNIC Point Cafe has panoramic views and a delicious breakfast menu.

Customers can choose between a range of dishes including the big breakfast, pancakes and burgers.

Frith M said: “The food

and coffee are great compliment to the amazing views. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I also like bringing the kids here for a walk, play in the park and an ice cream.” Location: 164 Tourist Rd 6. Homegrown Health

HOMEGROWN Health is a family-run business focusing on fresh, affordable and organic produce.

It offers fresh juice, creative smoothies and a range of healthy breakfast options.

Ross H said: “Sitting outdoors on a glorious morning sipping on good coffee and trying to finish a huge fritter stack was a great way to start the day.” Location: 11 Railway St 7. Engine Room Cafe

THE Engine Room Cafe has numerous dining environmen­ts providing a diverse, relaxed and enjoyable space to enjoy breakfast.

It has an extensive breakfast menu including its popular eggs benedict trio and famous big breakfast.

They even do a charcoal lattes.

Mark R said: “We rarely take the kids out for breakfast. We googled and this place was rated well and decided to give it a go. Plenty of toys for the kids to play with while waiting for the meals.” Location: 1 Railway St

 ?? PHOTO: CONTRIBUTE­D ?? TASTY BREAKFAST: Little Seed by Firefly is a food-conscious venue that has a fully vegan menu.
PHOTO: CONTRIBUTE­D TASTY BREAKFAST: Little Seed by Firefly is a food-conscious venue that has a fully vegan menu.
 ?? PHOTO: NEV MADSEN ?? COFFEE TASTER: Homegrown Health barista Rhiannon Wieck with coffee tapas.
PHOTO: NEV MADSEN COFFEE TASTER: Homegrown Health barista Rhiannon Wieck with coffee tapas.
 ?? PHOTO: KEVIN FARMER ?? NEW DRINK: Engine Room Cafe manager Josie Downey with an activated charcoal latte.
PHOTO: KEVIN FARMER NEW DRINK: Engine Room Cafe manager Josie Downey with an activated charcoal latte.

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